toddler classroom lead teacher

Are you looking for a place where you can find purpose behind what you do every day? Are you looking to join a collaborative organization that offers professional development and growth opportunities? If so, then join Guidepost Montessori on our mission to dramatically increase the accessibility of authentic Montessori education to children around the world!We're now hiring Lead Teachers at the Toddler level to join our founding team as we work to bring a new Montessori school to the San Mateo, California area!In this Lead Guide role, you will create and lead a model classroom. Through your efforts, parents will see what's possible for their child when authentic, high-quality Montessori is alive and well in the prepared environment. You will be provided with a full set of high-quality materials from leading manufacturers, along with a classroom budget to make your classroom unique.

We have an amazing team of trained Montessori Mentor Teachers who will be available to lead professional development, provide feedback, and help develop your skills even further.

What we offer:

Sponsored MACTE-accredited

Montessori Teacher Diploma

($5,000 value)

75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children 3 months through 12th grade)

Flexible paid time off and paid holidays

Competitive starting salary of $50,000 - $55,000 annually, depending on experience

Excellent compensation package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement 401(k) account

Ongoing professional development and a network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices

Career growth and promotion opportunities in our national network

We'd love to talk to you if you:

Are interested in free training to become Montessori certified for the 0-3 age group

Have a high school diploma and at least 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Have experience with the appropriate ages in a group setting, such as a preschool, daycare, childcare, nursery, or Reggio Emilia center

Help children by giving them the tools to become independent

Are open to guiding your colleagues, and be guided by them in turn

Are eager to partner with parents on their child's journey

Take pride in your work and are friendly with error

Get energized and inspired by working with children!

Want to learn more about us?Guidepost Montessori is a community of educators who truly believe that to meet the needs of today's students and to bring true progress in the world around us, we need an education model that fosters independence and develops competent, capable, action-oriented thinkers and change agents.

Apply today to be a part of our founding team!#J-18808-Ljbffr